Escape From Reality

If we could only have oblivion...

Skipping stones,

running along,

this shadowy path

leading me on.

Away from my present,

wanting to escape reality,

I can go any lengths

to forget ... who I really am.

At this time of life,

I would gladly accept

Amnesia ...

it would help me become

the person

everyone wants to see.

For many a times,

I have done what pleases me.

(Actually nearly always)

Seldom caring, 

for the people around me.

(My parents, my friends, my family)

Yes, they are disappointed, I know.

I can see the concern 

in their very eyes.

Dripping shame covering my eyes;

I turn my back,

and gladly welcome this oblivion ...

which will help me be

the person 

they want me to be ... 

Thank you, yet again J Todd Underhill for reading this out on your podcast! https://soundcloud.com/user-557255780/coffee-with-underhill-02-13-2017

Reviews

[JayDee]

Escaping from reality... is all we ever want to do...
Makes us feel...alive...not trapped within the bars of having to be and do what they expect of us.

This is a great write. From experience, it would not be easy to word. So well done and thank you for sharing this

[Dr. YumnaKay]

If it were that easy.. *sigh* not all wishes come true..
thank you for appreciating my work, Jay :)

[JayDee]

Yeah i know...
Pleasure Yumna

[Zainab Rangwala]

I can relate to each and every word of the writing..very well written

[barleygirl]

Your message seems to suggest that escaping from reality is forbidden or possibly ill-advised. I used to feel guilty when I wanted oblivion, but lately I've been doing a wide variety of spiritual study & many different viewpoints encourage letting go of this "reality" that we seem to think we shouldn't let go of. To live according to some pre-defined role is something many spiritual practices teach us to STOP DOING! So I'm reading this poem & seeing it from both sides -- wanting escape as if forbidden & working to escape from my pre-conceived notions of who I am & what I'm here for! Sorry for rattling on, but the best writing provokes many ideas! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[JayDee]

I understand this feeling... reading this made me remember the emotions of such times...
If it was the point of this write to gain those emotions from the reader, You definitely reached a goal on it.

[Vivian Gospel]

Is self delusion a good thing? May make yoy forget your troubles but do your troubles go away?

[Dr. YumnaKay]

They don't go away but I feel we somehow gather the courage to tackle them eventually. ..
Thank you for your thoughts here, Vivian. Appreciated.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

love this love your style also
yes if only it was this easy
i wrote a poem called oblivion months ago about depression/anxiety

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you for reading this older write of mine and for appreciating, Julie :)

[LazerRays]

Oh my gosh! The more I read this type of poetry, the more I wonder "why even stop?"
this is so good and I can't tell you how many times I've written poetry on reality. I know you told me not to review but friends don't always listen (heads up)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

hah well, I'm glad you read this one. I thought you would be able to relate to it.
Your review made me smile, Sarah. Thank you so much x

[LazerRays]

Φυσικά! Of course!

[Sir Drift & Mr. Pulse]

Our parents really are something and wish we would do everything the way they picture it in their heads. What can we really do if it is not for their nudging and pleading? It is because of that, that we do the total opposite and strive by our selves

[Dr. YumnaKay]

that is indeed true.. thank you for your insight here :)

[Giulia King]

I escape from reality every single day.
"I would gladly accept Amnesia" Lol, that would've been so good. To just start over

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hmm well, if only it were that easy..
Thank you, Gullia, for adding your thoughts here ☺

[Lovecraft]

I love this poem. I escape from reality through various mediums and sometimes I wish I could stay there and I can relate to this poem to a startling degree. I loved your use of the word Oblivion, it's scary yet so comforting.

This is a great poem that is fairly insightful i regards to the human mind.

Damn, I wish I could steal this concept away from you! ;P

Good job, Kay! :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I've wandered through enough mediums too and finally found WC as my final oblivion for now..
I'm glad to know that you could relate as well..
And that comment means a lot to me, Lovecraft! Truly appreciate it ☺

[Lovecraft]

It's kind of true, lol. I would run with it and make it extremely dark though. ;)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Oh then feel free to! I like your dark pieces! And I would certainly like to see the darkness in this concept 😉

[Lovecraft]

If I do I would be sure to mention/thank you in the Note Box thingy. ;)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hahah okay ☺

[YanZeros]

If our minds can create fantasy and make it into reality. Then maybe we dont have to deny ourselves in escaping the abyss of reality.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Yes.. I totally agree... But a person can only wish.. Thank you for reviewing. Really appreciate it☺